Question:
STILL ON PLATEAU
Hi, Im Jennie. here I am again still frustration about this 8 weeks plateau I am 5 months and have only lost 54 lbs. bypass. I was wondering is it safe to get in all of your protein amount required just doing protein shake, I feel too depress to eat but know that I have to get in protein. I have also heard about a 5 day pouch test, meaning going back to the beginning. or is that too late to do at my stage. I am really looking for HELP in a big way. I am so disapointed in myself to the point that I am lashing out and this is not me. PLEASE HELP ANYBODY AND ANYONE. Thank you so much Jennie — zydeko47 (posted on September 23, 2008)
September 23, 2008
8 weeks not to lose at 5 months is very unusual...you are probably not
getting in enough protein. i don't think you need the 5 day pouch test but
you need to just get in more protein. having 2 whey protein shakes a day
made with skim milk, lots of yogurt, eggs, cottage cheese, greek yogurt,
protein based soups (lentil, bean) will jump start the weight loss. it is
important to combine this with exercise too. write down everything you
eat. are you working with a nutritionist? if you are you need to discuss
this with her. i lost every single week for at least a year until i
reached my goal weight. i followed the program and exercised religiously.
good luck!
— Sheri A.
September 23, 2008
It is an balance between cal intake and protein.I was at an plateau also My
cal intake was to low (850) They said it was to low .I went up tp 1100 cal
and the weight started to drop.
water is als important.good luck
— stanwalker
September 23, 2008
I would suggest journaling all of your intake on a site like I use-
Sparkpeople. Especially when I think I'm doing everything right and the
scales don't budge. I will usually find something in the numbers that
needs tweaking. Usually need more protein, a little less sodium, a little
more water, etc. Sometimes just changing something up a little can get the
scales moving too... a little more exercise, a few more or less calories...
a different exercise routine to change it up and surprise your body. Hang
in there. You might consider a call to your nutritionist as well.
Good luck,
Dawn
— DawnVic
September 23, 2008
Jennie,
email me your regular email address and I will send you some sample menus
to follow.
[email protected]
Kema
— kemalani
September 24, 2008
I've been told that you can go back to and do a 5 day "pouch
test" anytime... even years after your surgery.
I finally got off my plateau and am losing again. I'd try changing your
routine. When your body gets used to something it becmes "immune"
to it... switching something else might kick-start you losing again. It
worked for me!
— pattschiele
September 24, 2008
I plateaued at about 6 months and then increased my exercise to get moving
again...I never had a protein shake in my entire two years post-op. I made
myself eat my protein like my doctor told me even when I didn't feel like
it. It sounds like you are not getting enough protein and or some of your
vitamins. I got really down when my vitamin B12 dropped off, try asking
your doc to check your vitamin levels, it could be something very
simple...Good Luck...
— andrealej
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